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    Flywheel porn

    40 amp 6.5 lbs. I gots more dollars than sense...
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    The ups and downs of a Mercury

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    2.5 Mercury build

    I am turning my late 2.0/150 into a 2.5 liter motor. Parts wise theres not a lot of difference between the two. Pistons and block. Heres a pic of the bore difference. Ports in the block are completely different but you get the idea. Thats about it. In the late 2.0 motors the 150 carbs...
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    Slight problem getting back to the dock last week

    That SEI warranty is a good thing. I'll be back on the water this Thursday .
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    Prop hits trim tab

    Re: Prop hits trim tab Using the right prop would be best but sure, you can grind the trim tab. Mercury makes several different configuration trim tabs for some of their motors to clear long props. You could run without it and some of the higher HP mercs dont have them but they do use a fin on...
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    Attwood Fuel Line Water Separator

    Re: Attwood Fuel Line Water Separator try it like this. It will work better.
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    2.0 Mercury 150 head gasket ?

    What is the differece between 27-18785 1 and 27-18785T head gaskets for the late 2.0 Mercury? Anyone know? Thickness?
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    Outboard Jet questions

    I nstalled a 150/105 on my boat yeasterday. Took it out in the water and can can tell Ive got a little work to do here. Where should the pickup be height wise in relation to the bottom of the boat. Ive got it on a jackplate right now . Is that going to work or do I need to set it next to the...
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    converting 150/105 tiller merc to remote control.

    I picked up a tiller handle 150/105 carb 2.5 merc 1996 jet pump model. Got a good deal on it and I'd like to convert the tiller handle to remote control off the helm. I havent torn into it yet . Steering is going to be the easy part as will throttle control. The FNR shifting part is what I'm...
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    My "new" motor

    260 HP Offshore 2.5 EFI. Hold on tight kids...
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    Looking for a jet

    Ive finally given up on old hokey motors and I'm in the process of shopping for new Merc outboard. I'm contemplating a 110 jet drive outboard. I cant find any performance data on light pad bottom boats like my 17 foot '81 Checkmate Enticer. Merc uses the 150 powerhead on the 110 and the 110 hp...
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    Inline 1500 carb throttle pickup

    I just got my fresh 1500 together and fired up last night. NEW NOS block, NOS crank, NOS rods, new pistons, new fiber reeds, NOS bearings, fresh rebuilt with Merc kit carbs etc. As close to a new 1500 as is possible in the 21st Century. Anyway its idling away at 10 degrees ATDC with a max of 21...
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    Mercury 1500 labyrinth seals

    I'm rebuilding a 1500. NOS block rods etc. I havent found a source for labyrinth seals. Are new ones available or can the old ones be rehab'd.
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    oil injection help

    I bought a 225 with oil injection. The previous owner had it set up with an external oil tank. I'm not using the external tank. Do I need to run a line from the intake manifold to pressurize the engine mounted tank in the same manner the external tnk is pressurized and/or does the tank need to...
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    Mercury 225 carb ????

    In the process of fitting a 225 Mercury 1995 Carb motor to my 16 1/2 foot checkmate. Waiting on a new lower to make it move. Should be here Monday. What is the fuel requirement for this motor?
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